Dodge Charger vs. Ford Shelby GT500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Ford Shelby GT500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Dodge Charger and the Ford Shelby GT500.
In comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Ford Shelby GT500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Ford Shelby GT500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Ford Shelby GT500's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Ford Shelby GT500.
Pricing: A used 2014 Dodge Charger ranges from $6,000 to $18,495 while a used 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is priced between $44,992 to $74,559.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Ford Shelby GT500 base engine makes 662 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 516 miles. The Shelby GT500 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Shelby GT500. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Shelby GT500 has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Charger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
29430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
25830 - 35100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
55110
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11833
Price Range:
6000 - 18495
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
10960
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
8882 - 14900
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
185
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
132416
# Good or Great Deals:
50
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60031
Price Range:
44992 - 74559
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21999
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Shelby GT500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Shelby GT500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.972248021328952
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
0.9 - 8.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.09628116872857
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Dodge Charger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ford Shelby GT500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
Police, R/T, R/T 100th Anniversary, R/T Max, R/T Plus, R/T Road and Track, SE, SRT8, SRT8 Super Bee, SXT, SXT 100th Anniversary, SXT Plus, V6
Ford Shelby GT500 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
662 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
631 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.167 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
344 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 24 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
240 / 384 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3961 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
199.9 inches
Wheelbase:
120.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3970 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
188.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Tri-Coat Pearl / Pitch Black
Blue
Jazz Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Redline 3 Coat Pearl / Torred
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Ivory 3 Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Impact Blue Metallic / Grabber Blue
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black with Black Accents / Charcoal Black with Grabber Blue Accents / Charcoal Black with Red Accents / Charcoal Black with White Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with Black Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with Grabber Blue Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with Red Accents / Recaro Charcoal Black with White Accents
